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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
7
The piece Extols Christmas as a cure for past aches and a stimulant for civilization in the new year. It recalls homecomings, family gatherings, and religious bells, urging readers to embrace happiness, charity, and renewed spirit as 1919 ends and 1920 begins.
The Eleventh Annual Poultry Show at the City Ball draws breeders from Jackson County. About 140 birds are exhibited despite severe cold keeping some contestants away. Exhibits include White Wyandottes, White Brahmas, White Leghorns, Barred Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Silver Spangled Hamburgs and more. Judges W Wernick of Geneseo, Ill, and others assess quality. awards to be published in The Sentinel next week.
A county farm bureau drive distributes large tin name tags to new members. Each tag bears the member’s name and year joined and will be posted on front doors to display progress in the county. Towa Township reportedly leads the campaign with many towns following.
The Fine Arts Club raised 30.0 from the film Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch for Armenian Relief. Manugkets clubs and surrounding communities show strong interest, with rural Country Club members contributing 5,000 dollars through A Le Cock, Jackson County Near East chairman, to aid Armenian relief and keep an Armenian child from suffering.
Belle O B S Het Bellerse Chapter No 829 C BS elected officers last week Ve Mire P Willams PW Sharntory Alma Mildeed Rover Cond Mrs W Sharnbors A G Glara Ahlers Sec Elizabeth Wirth Treasurer Mrs J H Ottens
A fragmented notice urges readers to renew subscriptions during a critical week labeled Subseriy Week. It warns that printing and distribution costs are high and asks subscribers to support the newspaper to ensure continued service for the upcoming Frat season.
John Pausch lost the little finger of his left hand at the Daniels' blacksmith shop in Lost Nation while operating a wishing machine days ago. Dr Mc Meet found amputation necessary to save his remaining hand.
Waldmar Camp No 46a M W of A to hold regular meeting and officer elections Wednesday evening December 2 at 8 o'clock.
E A Bates resigns as county treasurer to become assistant cashier at a bank in Jackson State Bank. The board names C C Woods as treasurer in awaiting deputy decisions. officers work through transitions as plans for duty are unsettled and warrants remain in flux.
Bellevue township farmers met to finish organizing a co operative creamery. A capital of 25000 dollars was formed with 322000 raised and 3000 more pledged, aiming to take over the private creamery in spring. Melvin Dinney of Buckhorn Creamery attended and presented facts, while High Williamson of the Courts Farm Bureau assisted.
The Sentinel notes rare feuds and a loyal force working overtime over the past four weeks. Readers are promised a new weekly paper next week with improved coverage and a renewed commitment to deliver a better issue than ever.
The paper notes a planned issue for next week likely arriving Wednesday rather than Thursday due to a holiday tie. It says suspending an issue is unusual but customary, and deviating would not be practical or profitable.
Mr Round of Round Hiss reports three Liberty Six cars sold to Round Bros for the Maquoketa dealership. He notes poor roads on the Charlotte to Delmar stretch as the firm plans a push for the coming season. Miss Alike Hil to be a holiday guest at D T Cravens home.
A wartime diary fragment recalls Christmas scenes in occupied France with mentions of Bourges population, American troops, and a communal effort to preserve holly and pine. The writer contrasts prewar gifts with postwar scarcity and notes large Yankee encampments and crowded buildings during the holiday period.
Fragmentary obituary notice mentions Thomas W. Darin with November reference and notes about his parents and a sister living in unspecified location. The text references a sister and a brother Charles with unclear details and county or newspaper context.
Jackson County works through a developing plan amid uncertain timing and local budgeting factors. Officials aim to accelerate projects while addressing community concerns and potential funding gaps.
The readable fragments show a local note about a sirepent breed display and a related presentation. Key names and places are unclear, but the item hints at a community event with livestock showcase and potentially a judging or sale context. Further details are unreadable in the provided text.
A fragmented update notes improving coal prospects despite a wary market. Mentions key firms like Fisehge Company with cautious steps, while Scott and Nts are cited in relation to ongoing state discussions and potential policy shifts affecting production and pricing.
A damaged text fragment reports 1919 crop yields and values, noting total cotton and grain outputs, average prices per bushel, and acres harvested. It also cites banking data: state banks, savings and loan companies, deposits, and loans totals for a year ending November 27.
Obituary notes Horace Mr Bowling died March 5 1838 after 80 years of life. Survived by three children incl George of Zwingle and Jessie Sayers of Jena Hill. She joined the Baptist church at 16 and remained devout. Funeral arrangements set with prayer at home and services at Tren Hill Free Methodist church Thursday at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Waterson.
Teachers from Our High School left late last week to take up duties at several towns including Miwa, Tarkio, Anamosa, and Con Rapides. The group includes Miss Evee Ivan Sincint and Miss Line Watson, heading to positions in several communities across the region.
In a local notice, Gonse Lake residents discuss holding an election to decide a school related measure. The item mentions a vote date and the goal of advancing a project while addressing community concerns.
Fragmentary report mentions Iris, a hospital, and a person arriving home with someone else but details are unreadable. No clear events, dates, or entities fully identifiable.
A dance event is announced at Conmea Hall in Animen next Wednesday with Andrew leading the entertainment. A royal welcome is assured by organizers and attendees are urged to attend for the festive royal reception.
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